Senior Director of Test Hardware Engineering

Job Title

Senior Director of Test Hardware Engineering

Role Summary

Lead Marvell's worldwide Test Hardware Engineering organization responsible for development, delivery and validation of test hardware used to test semiconductor devices (ATE load boards, probe cards, sockets, handler change kits) from NPI through volume production. The role reports to the AVP of Test & Hardware Engineering and partners with Test Engineering, Product/Design Engineering and Supply Chain.

Role may require access to export-controlled technology; applicants must satisfy applicable export-eligibility requirements. Expected base pay range: $200,250–$300,000 per year.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Typical background: ~8–10 years as a test/hardware engineer plus ~6–8 years in management; proven leadership of teams through NPI and volume production in the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

The position owns worldwide test hardware strategy, delivery, supplier management, and cross-functional coordination across development and production.

• Establish and lead a unified global hardware engineering team with ownership of development, ordering, repair, and capacity ramps.
• Define and execute test-hardware strategy (ATE loadboards, probe cards, sockets, change kits) for NPI and production.
• Drive loadboard design strategy including schematic/layout, SI/PI, and simulation requirements.
• Manage hardware supplier selection and relationships; qualify and oversee vendors.
• Coordinate with Test Engineering, Product/Design Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure availability and manufacturability.
• Own CAPEX/OPEX forecasting, headcount planning, recruiting, and budget management for the department.
• Lead global teams across multiple sites and drive cross-site collaboration and capability building.
• Communicate roadmaps and long-term plans to executive leadership (annual and multi-year planning).
• Drive a "first-time-right" mindset for new hardware designs and support production ramp and sustainment.

Requirements

Core technical and leadership qualifications required to perform the role.

Must-have

• Hands-on experience with ATE hardware design and delivery (loadboards, probe cards, sockets, handler kits).
• Proven track record leading hardware teams through NPI and volume production in the semiconductor industry.
• SI/PI expertise for high-speed designs (connectivity, processor, ASIC, AI applications) and ability to set simulation requirements.
• Understanding of manufacturability and build processes for PCBs, MLO, and probe heads; thermal and mechanical engineering oversight for complex packages.
• Supplier management experience and strong existing relationships with probe card, loadboard and socket vendors.
• Experience with CAPEX/OPEX ownership, budget forecasting, and cross-functional planning with Supply Chain.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead managers and engineering teams across multiple international sites.

Nice-to-have

• Experience defining hardware software tools, simulation processes, and new technology qualification programs.
• Prior experience working across global sites such as Santa Clara, Singapore, Taiwan and Irvine.

Education Requirements

BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (as stated). No alternative equivalent-experience language was specified in the source.

About the Company

Company: Marvell Technology

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.